Originally from North Carolina, I met my husband Damon at Berea and we worked toward building a life together in the country. We live in Jackson County and have a daughter, Bailey and a son, Bryce. Education has been a big part of my professional career. Through the Children’s Action Network in cooperation with the Kentucky Arts Council, I provided professional development for artists and preschool teachers in the area of arts enrichment for young children. Just recently, I taught preschool at Berea Community School and came away with many lessons and a deepened respect and awe for those that do good work with young children.